Government of Canada

Government of Canada invests in developing a portable test for domoic acid, a marine biotoxin

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Shellfish, Economic development, Food safety, CFIA, Nanoparticle, Research, Government, ISC, Animal, Agency, Knowledge, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Poisoning, Ecosystem, Environment, Climate change, Water, The Honourable, DSM-IV codes, Organization, Amnesia, Plant, Seafood, Government of Canada, Growth, Aquaculture

This and other marine biotoxins are of particular interest to communities with a greater reliance on fish and seafood in their diets.

Key Points: 
  • This and other marine biotoxins are of particular interest to communities with a greater reliance on fish and seafood in their diets.
  • Eating shellfish with high levels of marine biotoxins, including domoic acid, can cause severe food poisoning and life-threatening neurological effects.
  • This type of portable test would be used to detect even the lowest levels of domoic acid in marine waters in real time.
  • Research and development on a portable test for domoic acid can help advance our understanding of the relationship between this marine biotoxin and environmental conditions."

Brookfield Infrastructure Announces Reset Distribution Rate on Its Series 11 Preferred Units

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Monday, December 4, 2023
BIP, Series, TSX, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, Toronto Stock Exchange, Government, Government of Canada, Airline

BROOKFIELD, News, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (“Brookfield Infrastructure”) (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) today announced that it has determined the fixed distribution rate on its Cumulative Class A Preferred Limited Partnership Units, Series 11 (“Series 11 Units”) (TSX: BIP.PR.F) for the five years commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2028.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKFIELD, News, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (“Brookfield Infrastructure”) (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) today announced that it has determined the fixed distribution rate on its Cumulative Class A Preferred Limited Partnership Units, Series 11 (“Series 11 Units”) (TSX: BIP.PR.F) for the five years commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2028.
  • Holders of Series 11 Units have the right, at their option, exercisable not later than 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on December 18, 2023, to reclassify all or part of their Series 11 Units, on a one-for-one basis, into Cumulative Class A Preferred Limited Partnership Units, Series 12 (“Series 12 Units”), effective December 31, 2023.
  • Holders of Series 11 Units are not required to elect to reclassify all or any part of their Series 11 Units into Series 12 Units.
  • As provided in the unit conditions of the Series 11 Units, (i) if Brookfield Infrastructure determines that there would be fewer than 1,000,000 Series 11 Units outstanding after December 31, 2023, all remaining Series 11 Units will be automatically reclassified into Series 12 Units on a one-for-one basis effective December 31, 2023; or (ii) if Brookfield Infrastructure determines that there would be fewer than 1,000,000 Series 12 Units outstanding after December 31, 2023, no Series 11 Units will be reclassified into Series 12 Units.

Brookfield Office Properties Announces Reset Dividend Rates and Conversion Privileges on Its Class AAA Series T Preference Shares

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Friday, December 1, 2023
Government, Government of Canada, Brookfield Property Partners, NEWS, TSX, Toronto Stock Exchange, Holding company

BROOKFIELD NEWS, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Office Properties Inc., a subsidiary of Brookfield Property Partners L.P., today announced the reset dividend rate on its Class AAA Preference Shares, Series T (“Series T Shares”) (TSX: BPO.PR.T).

Key Points: 
  • BROOKFIELD NEWS, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Office Properties Inc., a subsidiary of Brookfield Property Partners L.P., today announced the reset dividend rate on its Class AAA Preference Shares, Series T (“Series T Shares”) (TSX: BPO.PR.T).
  • Holders of Series T Shares have the right, at their option, exercisable not later than 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on December 18, 2023, to convert all or part of their Series T Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into Class AAA Preference Shares, Series U (the “Series U Shares”), effective December 31, 2023.
  • Holders of Series T Shares are not required to elect to convert all or any part of their Series T Shares into Series U Shares.
  • As provided in the share conditions of the Series T Shares, (i) if Brookfield determines that there would be fewer than 1,000,000 Series T Shares outstanding after December 31, 2023, all remaining Series T Shares will be automatically converted into Series U Shares on a one-for-one basis effective December 31, 2023; and (ii) if Brookfield determines that there would be fewer than 1,000,000 Series U Shares outstanding after December 31, 2023, no Series T Shares will be permitted to be converted into Series U Shares.

AWS Products and Services Now Available for Canadian Federal Government Through Carahsoft

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Partnership, Public, Government, AWS, Government of Canada, Public sector, Trust (social science), Amazon Web Services

RESTON, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), today announced it has expanded its partnership to provide the full suite of AWS cloud solutions to all levels of the Government of Canada, including federal, provincial, territorial, municipal and Crown corporations.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), today announced it has expanded its partnership to provide the full suite of AWS cloud solutions to all levels of the Government of Canada, including federal, provincial, territorial, municipal and Crown corporations.
  • AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud solution provider, offering over 200 fully integrated capabilities.
  • Carahsoft’s Canadian solutions portfolio will now provide access to all AWS cloud services and professional services – from custom app development, archiving, big data and analytics, to security and compliance – offering a wide range of cloud-based technologies to securely drive cloud modernization with agility and efficiency.
  • “Expanding the availability of AWS capabilities into the Canadian marketplace is a huge step forward in better serving our Public Sector customers across North America,” said Tina Chiao, Sales Director for AWS Public Sector at Carahsoft.

Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited fined $1 million for unlawful deposit of effluent into the Saskatchewan River

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Biophysical environment, Climate change, Fund, Government, Gekkoninae, Government of Canada, Fisheries Act, Court, Environment, Health, Registry, Pulp, PAS, Fishery, Water, MB, Committee, Safety, Saskatchewan River

The charges stemmed from a February 2019 pipe leak at Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited's pulp and paper mill in The Pas, Manitoba.

Key Points: 
  • The charges stemmed from a February 2019 pipe leak at Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited's pulp and paper mill in The Pas, Manitoba.
  • The leak resulted in the release of 23,000 litres of black liquor, a by-product of the manufacturing process, into Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited's mill effluent treatment system.
  • Through a subsequent investigation, they determined that over the course of six days, close to 181 million litres of acutely lethal effluent had been released from the effluent treatment system into the Saskatchewan River.
  • Subsection 6(5) of the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations does not allow the deposit of effluent when the effluent is acutely lethal to fish.

Tradable Bits Recognized as Power Player by Sports Business Journal

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Machine learning, Government of Canada, NBA, Circuit of the Americas, Organization, Entrepreneurship, 2010 Winter Olympics, ARCADE, Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, Artificial intelligence, IRAP, Government, Tradability, Trade Commissioner Service, Music, Marketing, NFL, MLS, MLB, Semisulcospira pacificans, Digital, User-generated content, POS, Athlete, CFL, Business, NHL, Sport, American City Business Journals, SMS, BSP, Video game, NASCAR, Legend

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradable Bits, a leading provider of fan engagement, data, and marketing solutions for the global sports, music, and entertainment industries, has been recognized by the Sports Business Journal as a Power Player in Fan Experience Technology, the company announced today. This honour underscores Tradable Bits’ dedication to its partners that span the world of sports and entertainment, including teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, CFL, as well as Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Canadian Premier League, Legends, Nascar, Circuit of the Americas, and more.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradable Bits , a leading provider of fan engagement, data, and marketing solutions for the global sports, music, and entertainment industries, has been recognized by the Sports Business Journal as a Power Player in Fan Experience Technology , the company announced today.
  • Tradable Bits launched several innovations in the past year that led to the honour by Sports Business Journal, including:
    ARCADE: Tradable Bits’ customizable arcade-style games offer interactive ways for fans to interact with teams, even when they’re not actively watching a game.
  • From interactive wayfinding Infotowers to seamless integration with teams’ POS systems, Tradable Bits delivers actionable links and opportunities to fans on-site.
  • Tradable Bits also works closely with Can Export, a program from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to provide funding for exporters, innovators, associations and communities.

BIOVECTRA Launches Specialized Capabilities in mRNA Drug Product Development and Biomanufacturing

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Science, Other Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Other Manufacturing, Health, Genetics, Manufacturing, Pandemic, Government of Canada, Research, Life, PEI, The Honourable, Government, Atlantic Ocean, Multimedia, Fermentation, Vaccine, Map, Atlantic Canada, NS, Messenger, Therapy, Plasmid, LNP, CGMP, Work, Growth, New Venture Gear, Islander, Education, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, Pharmaceutical industry

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231117977018/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231117977018/en/
    New Process Development Science Laboratory specializes in mRNA, pDNA, and LNP work (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada).
  • This suite of BIOVECTRA capabilities specialized in mRNA, pDNA, lipid nanoparticle and fill / finish work is unique and the first of its kind in Canada.
  • From research discovery through to final commercial vials, BIOVECTRA can support clients from biotech start-ups to blue-chip pharmaceutical companies with their mRNA / pDNA drug product projects from its Atlantic Canada-based operations.
  • New Biomanufacturing Centre (Charlottetown, PEI): 36,000 square feet of cGMP manufacturing space for mRNA, pDNA and Lipid Nano Particle formulation.

Flour Global Market Report 2023 with Impacts of the Russia/Ukraine War - Forecasts to 2027 and 2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Food, Beverage, Retail, Euromonitor International, Government, Flour, COVID-19, Bread, Government of Canada, Growth, Research report, Video game

The "Flour Global Market Report 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Flour Global Market Report 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report offers comprehensive statistics on the flour market, including its global market size within the flour industry, regional market shares, key competitors with their respective shares in the flour market, detailed segments within the flour market, prevailing market trends, opportunities for growth, and additional data essential for thriving in the flour industry.
  • The anticipated increase in the consumption of bakery products is poised to drive the future growth of the flour market.
  • The countries covered in the flour market report encompass Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

Government of Canada requests research proposals to address northern contaminants and plastic pollution

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Research, Organization, Indigenous peoples, Federation, First Nations, Microplastics, Government, Health, Indigenous self-government in Canada, Government of Canada, Atmosphere, Mercury, Life, Agriculture, Whaling, Arctic, QC, Nunatsiavut

Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced the launch of the annual call for proposals for research and monitoring projects of contaminants originating from other parts of the world.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced the launch of the annual call for proposals for research and monitoring projects of contaminants originating from other parts of the world.
  • As part of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada's Northern Contaminants Program, beginning in 2024–2025, $1,005,000 will be available for projects for three consecutive years.
  • The Northern Contaminants Program has an annual budget of approximately $5.1 million, including $1 million per year until 2026-27, as part of the Government of Canada's initiatives on plastic waste and pollution reduction.
  • The Northern Contaminants Program is inclusive of First Nations, Inuit and Métis residing in northern and Arctic areas.

Prince Edward Island to achieve $10-a-day regulated child care two years ahead of national target

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Government of Canada, Education, PEI, Federation, Workforce, Investment, Parliament, Government, Social change, Child, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Child care, Family, Parent, Health care, Tutoring, Nursing, Labrador, Agriculture

Through a combination of funding provided under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement and provincial funding, Prince Edward Island will reduce fees to a flat-rate of $10-a-day for Early Years Centres and licensed Family Home Centres.

Key Points: 
  • Through a combination of funding provided under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement and provincial funding, Prince Edward Island will reduce fees to a flat-rate of $10-a-day for Early Years Centres and licensed Family Home Centres.
  • All provinces and territories have already seen significant reductions in child care fees, with over half now offering regulated child care for an average $10-a-day or less.
  • Combined with other investments, including in Indigenous early learning and child care, up to $30 billion over five years will be provided in support of early learning and child care.
  • As part of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system, the Government of Canada aims to create approximately 250,000 new child care spaces across the country by March 2026 to give families affordable child care options, no matter where they live.